Each year the youth of Faithbridge have a fundraiser called the Dessert Derby.In the past, the generous funds that have come from Dessert Derby have gone towards program needs and most importantly scholarships to events like the mission trip, winter retreats and summer camp. This year we have expanded the purview of these funds to support the vital ministry of the entire family life department.

This year the Dessert Derby will offer an hour of silent auction item bidding with appetizers, a delicious dinner, and a LIVE auction where participants can bid on their favorite packages, as well as unbelievable desserts baked by the men of Faithbridge Church. The delectable desserts are able to be viewed as you enter the event.

This year we are excited to be back at Roma Lodge which can accommodate all our friends and families who want to attend, and more! It is a wonderful time to get to know people of the church!

Nursery care is available for Infants to 3 years old. Children 4 years old to 5th Grade are invited to participate in the Children's Dessert Derby in which age-appropriate entertainment. A special dinner is also provided for the kids.

Do you have family or friends that you would like to invite? Give us their contact information here and we will mail them an invitation.

We WILL see you there!

The YOUTH

Our Family Life mission statement is to promote life long faith by partnering with parents and the larger church, while creating space for students and children to experience God. We operate out of the three core vales of our church: Worship, Connect and Serve. Our desire is to introduce students and children to Christ, connect them with other believers, and enable them to growth in their faith through service. In the past, the generous funds that have come from Dessert Derby have gone towards program needs and most importantly scholarships to events like the mission trip, winter retreats and summer camp. We have expanded the purview of these funds to support the vital ministry of the entire family life department.

Last year, the Dessert Derby raised more than $50,000! That money was used to send 30 high school students and adults on the Philadelphia mission trip, 10 middle school to Island Camp, 8 students and leaders on our first ever "12 trip", over 75 students and leaders to three winter retreats and two impact leaders were given the chance to take next steps at "Adventures in Leaders"! We also sent more than 30 kids to camp last summer! The lasting impact on the youth and those reached by these events is huge.

Because of your financial support, our kids have experiences through programming and events that lead to life change and a deepening walk with Christ. We would love to continue to meet the needs of Family Life’s mission to promote life-long faith through your generosity.

In 2018, we are continuing to emphasize the power of camp and service opportunities in Family Life. We are hoping to offer additional support so even more children and youth can attend camp during the summer. We have several camp options including day camp, partial week camp, full week camp, and island camp for both children and youth.

This summer, we are sending our high school students to Texas for a week-long mission trip. They are serving this year with Citi Impact as we participate in hurricane disaster relief from last summer and winter. Our students are excited to serve those drastically affected by mother nature last year!

Last year's "12 trip" was such a hit that those students who graduated and went off to college asked if we could go back again this year! The result was the formation of a College Boundary Water's trip! This grand adventure will include canoeing, portaging, hiking, community and discipleship in May 2018

We will also continue the tradition of both Winter Retreats for the middle and high school students in 2018-19

The funds raised by your generosity at the Dessert Derby will go a long way in making these events and experiences possible for our kids and students. Thank you for your support!

The DESSERTS

12 men of Faithbridge volunteer to be the official Dessert Chefs. We've paired them up with a Junior Chef from the Family Life ministry as well! They apply their culinary skills and creativity to come up with a fancy, delicious dessert creation that will be paraded around the Derby for all to see. No worries...grazing and sampling of all desserts are encouraged!

Each dessert is also judged in three categories: Taste, Presentation and People's Choice. The dessert with the highest combined score from all three categories will be crowned "Grand Champion." People's Choice Award is the dessert that recieves the most votes from the audience.

THE 2018 DESSERT DERBY CHEFS

ChefRyan FuhrmanJuniorChefRylee Fuhrman

Dessert TitleChocolate Cake So Good, Jesus Might Come Back Early For It!

Chef Collin MeyerJuniorChef—

Dessert TitleApplely Cheesed

Chef Andrew HeilerJuniorChef—

Dessert TitleThe Heilder Surprise

Chef Pete HalsteadJuniorChefChristian Halstead

Dessert TitleLuscious Lemon Delight

Chef Vince MoranJuniorChefHolden & Oakley

Dessert TitleVinny's Sweetza

Chef Al SchoeningJuniorChefKrislyn Dunker

Dessert TitleHeavenly Heath

Chef Rob FelleJuniorChefGrace Felle

Dessert TitleCheesecake Carousel

Chef Jeff ExnerJuniorChefForrest Cookman

Dessert Title"The 99"

Chef Joshua CarlsonJuniorChef—

Dessert TitleA Bounteous Harvest

Chef Dan ZennerJuniorChefDia-Ping Zenner

Dessert TitleEat My Dust Derby Pie

Chef Kevin EdmonstonJuniorChefHailey Edmonston

Dessert Title:Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

ChefEric RichmondJuniorChef—

Dessert TitleSalted Caramel Dark Chocolate Pie

Chef Jeremy BlodgettJuniorChef—

Dessert TitleCampfire S'mores Cheesecake

The focus of this event is fundraising as well as fellowship! It is a fun evening with friends and an opportunity to help students attend life-changing events such as camps, retreats, mission trips and service events.

There will be a lot going on and the live auctioneer moves fast! We ask that you prayerfully consider the amount of your giving prior to attending the Dessert Derby event.